Sridhar | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Dance Master [1] [2] |
Occupation(s) | choreographer, reality television judge, actor, Director |
Years active | 2001–present |
Sridhar is an Indian choreographer who has worked in across India's several regional film industries. He has also appeared as an actor, making his debut with Poi (2006) and by making cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed.
Sridhar made his full acting debut in K. Balachander's Poi (2006), appearing in a supporting role. [3] He worked as the choreographer for the "Naaka Mukka" song in Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008), and was given the responsibility of ensuring the hit song translated well on-screen. Behindwoods.com consequently noted Sridhar "gave it some rocking steps and he more than delivered", listing it as a "signature dance step". [4] Sridhar won further critical acclaim for his work as a choreographer in Prabhu Deva's Engeyum Kadhal (2011), where he collaborated with his mentor for four songs. [1] He also choreographed and appeared in the title song of television series Nadhaswaram .
In 2015, he made his first appearance as a leading actor by appearing the action drama, Pokkiri Mannan directed by Raghav Madhesh. The film released with little publicity and received negative reviews from critics. [2] [5]
In 2016, he becomes a Director for the movie Savadi. [6]
Year | Film | Notes |
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2002 | Ezhumalai | |
2002 | Raja | |
2002 | University | |
2003 | Alaudin | |
2003 | Soori | |
2004 | Varnajalam | |
2004 | 4 Students | |
2004 | Arasatchi | |
2004 | Kaadhal | |
2005 | Manthiran | |
2006 | Kodambakkam | |
2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | |
2006 | Poi | |
2007 | Pokkiri | |
2007 | Marudhamalai | |
2007 | Vegam | |
2008 | Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | |
2008 | Kadhalil Vizhunthen | |
2008 | Pachai Nirame | |
2008 | Dindigul Sarathy | |
2009 | Villu | |
2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | |
2011 | Engeyum Kadhal | |
2011 | Puli Vesham | |
2011 | Vedi | |
2011 | Vithagan | |
2012 | Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai | |
2012 | Thuppakki | |
2013 | Chandhamama | |
2013 | Thalaivaa | |
2013 | Ragalaipuram | |
2014 | Jilla | |
2015 | Pokkiri Mannan | |
2015 | Puli | |
2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | |
2015 | Pravegaya | Sinhala film |
2016 | Theri | |
2016 | 24 | |
2017 | Bogan | |
2018 | Goli Soda 2 | |
2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | |
2018 | Junga | |
2018 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | |
2018 | Sarkar | |
2022 | My Dear Bootham | |
TBA | Yung Mung Sung | |
TBA | Vanangamudi | |
Year | Film | Language |
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2000 | Manikoondu | Tamil |
2010 | Nadhaswaram | Tamil |
2022 | Vellum Thiramai | Tamil |
2022 | Pottikku Potti – R U Ready | Tamil |
Year | Film | Notes |
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2018 | Saavadi |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Doubles | Prabhu's friend | |
2002 | University | Sridhar | |
2006 | Poi | Roshan | |
2015 | Pokkiri Mannan | Marudhu | |
2022 | Aadhaar | Auto driver | |
2023 | Bell | Bell | |
Japan | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
2024 | Operation Laila | Ganeshan | |
Year | Film | Role | Language |
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2005 | Raja Rajeswari | special appearance in the title song "Sakalakala Valliye" | Tamil |
2010 | Nadhaswaram | special appearance in the title song "Nadhaswaram" | Tamil |
Year | Film | Notes |
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1995 | Coolie | dancer in song "Ye Rammu" |
1997 | Arunachalam | dancer in song "Mathadu Mathadu" |
1997 | Dhinamum Ennai Gavani | |
1997 | Ratchagan | |
1999 | Ustaad | dancer in "Chik Chik Chilamboli Thaalam" |
1999 | Pattabhishekam | dancer in song "Shankhumvenchamaram" |
2000 | Thai Poranthachu | |
2000 | Kushi | dancer in song "Macarena" |
2000 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | |
2000 | Parthen Rasithen | dancer in song "Pudikkala" |
2000 | Rhythm | dancer in song "Thaniye" |
2000 | Oh Premave | Kannada film; dancer in song "Yaravva Ivalu" |
2001 | Minnale | dancer in song "Azhagiya Theeye" |
2001 | Praja | Malayalam film; dancer in song "Chandanamani" |
2001 | Vedham | |
2001 | Samudhiram | |
2001 | 12B | dancer in song "Sariya Thavara" |
2001 | Shahjahan | |
2001 | Majunu | dancer in song "Mercury Mele" |
2002 | Red | dancer in song "Kannai Kasakkum" |
2002 | Thamizhan | |
2002 | Youth | dancer in song "Old Model Laila" |
2003 | Kadhal Sadugudu | dancer in the song "Sugandhi Sellai" |
2003 | Soori | dancer in the song "Pirivellam" |
2004 | Varnajalam | special appearance in the song "Matha Matha" |
2004 | Udhaya | dancer in song "Pookkum Malarai" |
2004 | Madurey | special appearance in the song "Machan Peru" |
2004 | Kaadhal | special appearance in the song "Pura Koondu" |
2005 | December | Malayalam film; dancer in song "Dum Duma" |
2006 | Kodambakkam | special appearance in the song "Oh Pappa" |
2007 | Vegam | |
2007 | Puli Varudhu | special appearance in the song "Theru Varudhu" |
2008 | Kadhalil Vizhunthen | dancer in the song "Nakka Mukka" |
2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | dancer in the song "Poo Pookkum Tharunam" |
2011 | Puli Vesham | special appearance in the song "Top Class" |
2013 | Thalaivaa | special appearance in the song "Tamil Pasanga" |
2013 | Chandhamama | special appearance in the song "Narayana Narayana" |
2013 | Ragalaipuram | special appearance in the song "Obamavum" |
2014 | Jilla | special appearance in the song "Yeppa Maama Treatu" |
2014 | Uyirukku Uyiraga | dance in the song "Jhoom Le" |
2015 | 10 Endrathukulla | dancer in the song "Vroom Vroom" |
2016 | Natpadhigaram 79 | dancer in the song "Chellamma" |
2017 | Gowdru Hotel | Kannada film; dancer in the song "Kshanvu" |
2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | special appearance in the song "Kalakku Machaan" |
2018 | Goli Soda 2 | special appearance in the song "Pondattee" |
2018 | Junga | dancer in the song "Amma Mela Sathiyam" |
2024 | Operation Laila |
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